Donahue Academy (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked FL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 359 students
Yearly Tuition: $10,875
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Donahue Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Donahue Academy
Pre-K	18
Kind	25
1	29
2	27
3	24
4	25
5	30
6	22
7	27
8	28
9	22
10	26
11	24
12	32

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Year Founded

2007

School Calendar

School Motto

Encountering Christ and pursuing excellence.

Student Body

Total Students

359 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average SAT score

1310

(Out of 1600)

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Number of AP Courses

1 course

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association of 草榴社区 Catholic and Independent Schools (NAPCIS)
Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$10,875

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Tuition Notes

Grades 9-12 Tuition = $10,875 Need based financial aid Accept Step up For Students

Admissions Director

Veronica Lendman

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountryFootball

SoccerSoftball

Track and FieldVolleyball

Colors

Blue, Green

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

13 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Garden ClubModel UN

National Honor SocietyPro Life Club

RoboticsRunning

Scholar BowlStudent Life Committee

Arts and Music Programs:

ChoirLiterary Magazine

Shakespeare PerformanceYearbook

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Weightlifting

School Notes

Donahue Academy is the PK-12 Catholic, classical school of Ave Maria Parish in Ave Maria, Florida.
Our mission is to encounter Christ and pursue excellence in all things.
Students deepen their love of God and others through the pursuit of all that is True, Good and Beautiful.

A culture of excellence where students:

Ecounter Christ.
See truths in relation to each other.
Appreciatethe unity of all truth.

Our Catholic Educational Tradition:

Helps students encounter Christ In a personal relationship of authentic love.
Leads studentsto Jesus In the sacraments.
Includesstudy of Scripture.
Promotesservice and love for each other.

Our classical program:

Exposes the students to Truth, Beauty and Goodness.
Is structured and integrated.
Focuses on the acquisition of knowledge through reading original texts and classics.
Follows the classical Trivium of Grammar, Logic and Rhetoric.
Studies academic disciplines and essential truths that transcend the disciplines.
Develops a sense of wonder and a love for learning.
Trains the mind in the tools of learning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Donahue Academy cost?

Donahue Academy's tuition is approximately $10,875 for private students.

What sports does Donahue Academy offer?

Donahue Academy offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Donahue Academy's ranking?

Donahue Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Highest average SAT score, Largest student body and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Donahue Academy?

The application deadline for Donahue Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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